A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9116968 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 99588295 epoch_slot_no: 55495 block_no: 9116791 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 49364 time: 2023-08-04 13:09:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a3a9a559e4092f3ffc368e6c84e90a3a2c93cb2a831461e24bb97badc7679ffBlock Operator
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